Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mccobb Style Side Chair

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Seller's Notes:A clean and precisely designed mid-century modern side chair in black enameled iron rod, in the manner of Paul McCobb's celebrated work for Arbuck Inc. — one of the most admired and collected strains of American mid-century iron furniture. The chair features four angled iron rod legs with minimal cross-bracing, a generous black vinyl seat cushion, and a separate gray salt-and-pepper tweed back pad mounted on two vertical rods at a comfortable reclined angle. The silhouette is lean, architectural, and thoroughly resolved. Paul McCobb — five-time recipient of MoMA's Good Design Award — was among the first American designers to bring modernist discipline and precision to iron rod furniture, creating chairs that combined industrial materiality with genuine ergonomic consideration. This chair operates in that tradition with full conviction. The contrast between the black iron frame, utilitarian vinyl seat, and warm tweed back is a characteristic and appealing material combination of the period. No maker's markings, consistent with the production practices of this category. Structurally sound and in very good vintage condition. Works as a dining chair, desk chair, or accent chair in any modernist, transitional, or contemporary interior. Pairs naturally with walnut and maple mid-century furniture, modernist dining and writing tables, and clean-lined contemporary interiors. A singular and collectable piece of American MCM design. Style: American MCM / Paul McCobb manner. Materials: Black enameled iron rod; black vinyl seat; gray tweed back. Circa: 1950s. No markings. Dimensions: 20w 22d 30h 15sh Condition: age appropriate wear, vintage finish/upholstery worn, scuffs/scratches, discoloration, see photos.

Brand: Vintage/Antique Finds